Connect Education Trust Β· Enfield
Executive Finance Director Apply by: 12noon 9 th July 2026 Interviews: WC 13 th July 2026 Salary Scale: Β£58,800- Β£77,715 per annum Hours: 36 hours per week/ 52 weeks Contract Term: Permanent Job Start: ASAP This job description summaries the purpose and responsibilities of the role; it is not an exhaustive list of tasks that may be necessary and undertaken to achieve this purpose. The purpose and responsibilities can be varied from time to time at the discretion of the Trust, in consultation with the role holder. Summary of job role To have a strategic overview of all Trust finance matters to ensure that the Trust is fully compliant and that financial regulations are adhered to. To hold the responsibility and accountability for the financial controls and procedures within the Trust and to manage the finance service for all schools within the Trust. The Executive Finance Director is responsible and accountable for ensuring that sound and appropriate financial governance and risk management arrangements are in place, prepare and monitor budgets and ensure the delivery of annual accounts in accordance with the Academy Trust Handbook and all statutory requirements. To provide strategic advice to the Accounting Officer, Chief Financial and Operations Officer and senior leaders on complex financial issues, regulation updates, processes and report to the Trust Board regularly.